Lemon Drop Recipe
vodka, triple sec, lemon & simple
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish & Rim (optional)
Method
Cocktail
Shake and strain
Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice (about 1 cup). Add 2 oz vodka, 0.5 oz triple sec, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled and slightly frothy.
Double strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass to remove ice shards. If you prefer a rocks version, pour over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
Garnish & Rim (optional)
Sugar rim (optional)
Rub a lemon wedge around the outer rim of the chilled glass. Pour about 1 teaspoon granulated sugar onto a small plate and gently dip the wet rim into the sugar to coat evenly.
Finish
Twist a strip of lemon peel over the drink to release oils, rub the rim with it if desired, then drop the twist into the cocktail or rest it on the rim. Serve immediately.